BCRC Master's Golf Simulator Tournament
Experience the ultimate indoor golf challenge! This tournament follows a play-on-your-own format, with sessions available from Monday, March 31, to Sunday, April 13.
Cost: $40 per golfer – includes two 18-hole rounds on the simulator & an exclusive BCRC Golf t-shirt!
Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Check out the details and sign up today at www.baldwinrec.org View Facebook Event
Backyard Poultry
Dr. Scott Beyer, KSU extension poultry specialist speaking about Avian Flu: “Let’s have a Biosecurity Plan”, Poultry housing and management issues, molting a flock, getting the most eggs from my flock, best breeds for production, vaccinations and health care. See Flyer.
Chamber Luncheon
Join the Baldwin City business community and the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce at a networking luncheon. Please RSVP at this Link See Facebook Event
Catered by Flatlanders with a pasta menu.
Guest Speaker: Robin Burnham. Presenting on: “The Art of Networking”.
“The Art of Networking” focuses on effectively networking with a purpose. Learn how to maximize your time spent networking and how to leverage those connections to advance your goals.
Robin Burnham holds degrees in Psychology and English from Baker University. His wife is a professor of Education at BU. Four of their children attend Baldwin City schools. Together they are founding members of Building Experiences Support Team (B.E.S.T.). This non-profit supports the youth of BC through fundraising and scholarships for camps and trips.
In his presentation on 'The Art of Networking,' Robin will share insights gained from his diverse professional experiences. He owned a business as a Financial Services Representative for Thrivent Financial. There, he received professional sales and networking training and further developed his skills through numerous conferences and training with specialists. He boasts several years of experience selling property, casualty, and life insurance. Robin was named the top producer as a rookie with Thrivent and achieved the hall of fame for both State Farm and Farmers in life insurance sales.
Spring Pictures
State Farm Cody Anno is excited to host their annual Spring Pictures again this year at the Baldwin City Golf Course Clubhouse, FREE to the Baldwin Community! You’re invited to join them for FREE Professional photos with live chicks and ducks! There was such a great turn out the last few years they decided to hire a professional photographer. Digital photos will be emailed to the parents before Easter. Photographs will only run for 2 hours, first come first serve, so make sure to get in and tell your friends and family. We can’t wait to see everyone! View Flyer View Facebook Event
Spoken Word
Hosted by Lumberyard Arts Center
Join us for an evening of powerful poetry, dramatic short stories, and expressive performances at our Spoken Word Event! This free, donation-based gathering features local talent sharing raw and moving pieces.
Admission: Free but suggested $10 donation to support our artists!
Food is provided, and drinks are available for purchase.
Rural Living 101
"Rural" doesn't have to mean "rough"! Join us for our Rural Living in Douglas County Resource fair! Break free of the uncertainty and confusion when it comes to Zoning & Codes, wells, ponds, prairie establishment, forest management and more! The event is free and open to the public and is funded by the Douglas County Natural and Cultural Grant Program. Save the date and follow us on Facebook to learn about updates as we get closer to this awesome resource fair! View flyer with all information. QR Code/Website Link View Facebook Event
Be Well Community Walk
Join in the fun of Baldwin City's third Community Walk! It's a free event that kicks off the spring season with a focus on wellness, community, sunshine, and fresh air. More details to be announced including location.
Thank you to our title sponsor: Rodrock Chiropractic! See Facebook Event
Easter Egg Hunt
Rainbow Preschools Community Easter Egg Hunt! Hop on over for a day of family fun!
Time:
Fun Zone opens at 1:00 PM
Egg Hunt starts at 2:00 PM
Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with:
Easter Egg Hunt – hunt for colorful eggs and win amazing prizes!
Family Fun Zone – games and activities for the whole family!
Food Trucks – grab a bite from our delicious food vendors.
Bring your family, your baskets, and your springtime spirit for a day of memories! Don’t miss out – this event is eggstra special! View Flyer View Facebook Event
Not Your Typical Book Club & Cook a Book Series
Hosted by Baldwin City Public Library. Not Your Typical Book Club and Cook a Book Series. This time, we will choose dishes from old Community and Church Cookbooks. Bring a dish or not, bring book recommendations or not - we just want you to join us! Potluck and discussing books are a wonderful combination!
Last Supper Diorama
Hosted by Vinland Valley Community Church
Come and see what the Lord has done for you and me! Last Supper Diorama. A reenactment of Christ with His disciples and His last hours with them. Candlelight communion will be served. Adults and children are encouraged to attend this moving presentation. View Flyer
Craft Your Stress Away
Hosted by the Baldwin City Public Library. Karen Kohn will teach us how to marbelize paper mache eggs. These are refillable eggs and they will make a fun gift for a child or a friend. Come create with us!
Musical Theatre Workshop
Baker Music and Theatre are once again collaborating to bring a traditional program staple. But this time, with a bigger presentation, and brand new shine. Moving from McKibben Recital Hall, to the Rice Auditorium stage is our new and improved Musical Theatre Workshop. (April 25-27th , 2025). This musical revue promises to be an eclectic night of not only musical theatre songs, but anecdotal history about the genre of musical theatre. This production will almost entirely be rehearsed during class time and promises to be a fun night of seeing Baker students, new and familiar, show off their musical chops!
DEA Take Back Day
Join the Baldwin City Police Department for National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay! Bring in your surplus prescription drugs and dispose of them, no questions asked. Discover other participating collection site locations near you at www.DEATakeBack.com. View Facebook Event
Experiential Anatomy Playshops
Wanting to know more how the body works? Bring greater awareness to the physical body? Our Experiential Anatomy playshops will offer education on the basic anatomy and physiology of specific areas of the body and their application to yoga. As well as, how these areas are affected by our daily life activities and common physical patterns that can cause pain and/or injury. This will be taught through verbal and physical instruction providing an applied learning experience. View Flyer
Networking Happy Hour with the Chamber
Join the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce and Baldwin City business community for a happy hour and networking! Tour the Baldwin Veterinary Clinic and learn about their work in Baldwin. RSVP Here
Thunder on the Bricks
Calling all car fanatics! Get ready for a revved-up day at the 3rd annual Thunder on the Bricks car show, powered by Cody Anno - State Farm
On Saturday, May 10th, from 10:00AM-4:00PM, the brick streets of downtown Baldwin City will host some of the coolest cars around, so bring your family and friends to join in the fun!
Treat your taste buds to mouthwatering delights while you soak in the sights of classic cars. Try your luck on our Poker Run or 50/50 Raffle, and see if your vehicle can claim a trophy in one of our categories!
Register your car ahead of time and skip the lines. Cars can be registered online through the Baldwin City Recreation Commission’s website, through the mail, by phone, or in-person. Cost is $25/vehicle. Check out the details at BCRC’s website: www.thunderonthebricks.com See Facebook Event
Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce 2025 Golf Tournament
Save the Date for the 2025 Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! More information, registration, and sponsorship opportunities will be posted soon.
Thank you to the title sponsor: Hometown Construction
Experiential Anatomy Playshops
Wanting to know more how the body works? Bring greater awareness to the physical body? Our Experiential Anatomy playshops will offer education on the basic anatomy and physiology of specific areas of the body and their application to yoga. As well as, how these areas are affected by our daily life activities and common physical patterns that can cause pain and/or injury. This will be taught through verbal and physical instruction providing an applied learning experience. View Flyer
2025 Garden Tour
Hosted by Douglas County Master Gardeners
Douglas County Master Gardeners invite you to our 2025 Garden Tour on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can purchase tickets for $15 online (ages 9 and under free) on this website after May 1, or in person (cash or check only) on tour days at the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 2110 Harper. More Information on Website
Third Friday Market
View Website with More Information. Join the community in downtown Baldwin City for a vibrant summer evening of local farmers, makers, and storefronts, music, art, and hands on kids activities both educational and fun!
6:30 p.m. Kari and Tempe are returning to the streets of downtown Baldwin City with their mobile dairy classroom! Kari is associated with Southwest Dairy Farmers and will provide an in person milking demonstration with a live cow. She will have facts and information about milk and be able to answer your milk questions.
Independence Day Celebration
Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission
See Event on Website See Facebook Event Let's paint the town red, white, and blue and celebrate Independence Day like never before! Join Baldwin City Recreation Commission for the ultimate celebration at the Baldwin City Golf Course on Saturday, July 5th, 2025.
Get ready for a night filled with live music, delicious food from food trucks, a kid’s zone for the little ones, and, of course, a grand finale fireworks show at 10PM.
Don't let this event pass you by! Join us for an Independence Day celebration that'll make your heart swell with pride. Hope to see you there!
Stay tuned for further details, coming spring of 2025.
Chamber Luncheon
Join the Baldwin City business community and the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce at a networking luncheon. Please RSVP at this Link
Third Friday Market
View Website with More Information. Join the community in downtown Baldwin City for a vibrant summer evening of local farmers, makers, and storefronts, music, art, and hands on kids activities both educational and fun!
Smoke on the Bricks
Visit Website with all the information and schedule. Get ready for the 7th annual Smoke on the Bricks BBQ contest and Taste of Baldwin City in 2025! Mark your calendars for August 8th-9th for a weekend you won’t forget. This Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned competition is a qualifying event for the American Royal World Series of Barbecue and the Jack Daniels World Championship for 2026.
Come hungry and ready to party for the 7th Anniversary of Smoke on the Bricks on Friday! Will a new team be crowned Smoke on the Bricks Champion? Or will a former champion reclaim the crown? Be here to find out!
Third Friday Market
View Website with More Information. Join the community in downtown Baldwin City for a vibrant summer evening of local farmers, makers, and storefronts, music, art, and hands on kids activities both educational and fun!
Networking Happy Hour
Join the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce and Baldwin City business community for a happy hour and networking! RSVP Here
Third Friday Market
View Website with More Information. Join the community in downtown Baldwin City for a vibrant summer evening of local farmers, makers, and storefronts, music, art, and hands on kids activities both educational and fun!
Big Hair on the Square
Visit Website for more Information. You're going to want to double-check those shoelaces, because we are about to rock your socks off. Join Baldwin City Recreation Commission on Saturday, September 20, for a night of music, food, and fun!
Details to come. Follow BCRC on social media to stay up-to-date on all the latest announcements.
Chamber Luncheon
Join the Baldwin City business community and the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce at a networking luncheon. Please RSVP at this Link
Maple Leaf Gravel Grind
Visit Website with More Information. Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission.
Don't let the grind get you down! Saturday, October 25th, 2025, marks the 7th annual Maple Leaf Gravel Grind. We offer 3 separate routes (16, 40, and 70 mile options) that highlight the beautiful fall foliage in and around Baldwin City, KS. Each rider registered in time receives a t-shirt, goody bag, and commemorative item. All races are timed by the Timer Guys, and top three male and female finishers in the 70-mile race earn a cash prize.
Proceeds are split between Prairie Paws Animal Shelter in Ottawa, KS, and the Baldwin City Recreation Commission's scholarship fund, which provides opportunities for families in our community who may have difficulty paying for programs for their children. Prairie Paws Animal Shelter will be on site with animals available for adoption as well.
Following the race, riders are encouraged to stick around for the Maple Leaf Beer, Wine and Spirit Fest, a sampling event of regional wineries, breweries, and distilleries. MLGG participants receive a discount on tickets for this event.
**Details about 2025 Gravel Grind coming soon**
Maple Leaf Beer, Wine, and Spirit Fest
Visit Website with More Information. Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission.
We've got spirit (and wine, and beer), yes we do, how about you!? Get ready, Baldwin City—the 5th Annual Maple Leaf Beer, Wine and Spirit Festival is coming! Join us on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Guaranteed to be a brew-tiful day, this event will leave you in high spirits and walking on cloud wine. Sponsored by Maley and Sons Construction, this adult-only event highlights some of the region’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries.
Vendors throughout Sullivan Square as well as High Street between 7th and 8th will be ready to share some of their best selections with you. In addition to beer, wine and spirit samples, live music will provide the soundtrack for this relaxing day. Food trucks will be onsite with food for purchase, and light appetizers are included with your ticket.
This event is capped! Once tickets are sold out, they are gone.
Breakfast With Santa
Visit Website With More Information. Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission.
Bring the whole family to our beloved Breakfast with Santa and kick off the holiday season with festive cheer!
Stay tuned for more details!
Children 3 and under eat FREE!
Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House
Join the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce and Baldwin City business community for our Holiday Open House and happy hour networking! RSVP Here
Ukrainian Pysanky Workshop
Learn about Ukrainian pysanky and make* your own at this workshop! Join the KU Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at the Lumberyard Arts Center in Baldwin City, KS on Saturday April 5th from 10am to 1pm. Space is limited to 20 people so email crees@ku.edu to sign up.
*Making pysanky requires the use of an open candle flame and is not suited for small children.
Learn more about pysanky at crees.ku.edu/pysanky See Facebook Event
Kitchen Sale
The Kitchen Sale is an opportunity for community members to declutter their kitchen of their lightly used and cleaned kitchen supplies! These donations will be sold at $10 and under to the members of the community. Proceeds to toward the Extension Master Food Volunteers and their outreach efforts in Douglas County. Donations accepted March 3 - 31 at 2110 Harper Street, Lawrence. View flyer with all information. QR Code/Website Link View Facebook Event
Big Event
Baker Serves will be partnering with fraternity and sorority life this year to host their local spring service day, the Big Event on Saturday, April 5th.
If you have a spring volunteer project you would like help with, please sign up here: https://bakeruniversity.formstack.com/forms/thebigevent
Students will be volunteering from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and you may choose at what time and how many students volunteer at your site.
You're also welcome to sign up as a volunteer! If you'd like to join in, use the same link above. View Flyer
Lenten Fish Fry
Please note the date change from March 28 to April 4. All other information remains the same. View flyer with all information.
BJHS & BHS Art Show Opening Reception & The Avant Launch
Opening Art Gallery Reception hosted by Lumberyard Arts Center
Celebrate the creativity of BHS AP Art and BJHS Art students! Join us for the opening reception to meet the artists, enjoy their work, and celebrate the launch of The Avant, BHS’s student-led arts and literary magazine. View Flyer View Facebook Event
Multiverse by Ellis Conover
Multiverse is a compilation of visual art, writing, music, and media that creates strange and surreal worlds and soundscapes, challenging us to imagine beyond our reality. A recipient of the Lumberyard’s Youth Art Scholarship and a 2021 BHS graduate, Ellis graduates this spring with an English degree focused on creative writing at KU. View Flyer View Facebook Event
Cruising Cupboard
Fresh meat, dairy, and produce is cruising our way from Just Food Mobile Food Pantry. View Flyer
Caregivers Support Group
Attention local Care Givers:
Baldwin First United Methodist Church at 704 High Street is hosting a support group meeting in Fellowship Hall.
This is a period for you to come and relax or take a break from your responsibilities. It can be a question and answer period for you also. We have a professional from JAAA-Jayhawk Agency for Aging Adults.
Please RSVP to Linda at 913-980-3831 by March 28, if you plan to attend.
Baldwin Choral Festival
Looking forward to celebrating USD 348’s Baldwin City School District (USD 348) singers in this awesome performance, courtesy of Baldwin Choirs! The 2025 Fall Musical will be announced after the concert! Be sure to come check it out! See Facebook Post
Experiential Anatomy Playshops
Hosted by Om Grown Yoga & Wellness Collective
Wanting to know more how the body works? Bring greater awareness to the physical body? Our Experiential Anatomy playshops will offer education on the basic anatomy and physiology of specific areas of the body and their application to yoga. As well as, how these areas are affected by our daily life activities and common physical patterns that can cause pain and/or injury. This will be taught through verbal and physical instruction providing an applied learning experience. View Flyer
Rock the Patio
Hosted by Uplift Baldwin.
Featuring Musical Guest: Colin Nichols. Come paint some rocks and enjoy live music with us! View Flyer
Paint Happy Create a Craft
Explore Well Being Through Art. Presented by Lumberyard Arts and Parents as Teachers USD 348. See Flyer with All Information.
BEF Spring Gala
Buy Tickets See Facebook Event
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Baldwin Education Foundation's fundraising event: “Purple and White, Take Back the Night!”
This fun, cocktail attire event will begin from the moment you walk the “purple carpet” into the new Community Center. Featured: LIVE entertainment, LIVE auction, fabulous food and beverages, a special video presentation, and a surprise announcement!
Being in this thoughtfully modernized space that once was BHS’s old gym will set the tone for fun, nostalgia, and school spirit as we celebrate our community’s educational heritage and invest in the future.
Attending this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission because contributions create opportunities for kids! Don’t miss out on the fun and fundraising for our schools and community—we want you to be there!
Twain for Twainiacs
Join the Lumberyard Arts Center for an intimate experience of Mark Twain’s timeless wit and humor with Ken Church! This free-will, donation-based performance celebrates Twain’s legacy. Seating is limited. Pie will be provided. View Flyer View Facebook Event
Forest Bathing Nature Walk
Hosted by the Light Center
For Kids ages 5-10. Cost $14
An opportunity to support your child to foster a healthy connection to the medicine of Mother Nature. Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-Yoku, is a Japanese wellness practice that connects people to the healing power of Nature through sensory immersion. Bring your 5-10 year old out to our farm to spend time learning how to tap into the deeper wisdom Nature has to offer.Shannon Gorres, of Divine Nature Therapy will be guiding this walk to provide your child with an opportunity to learn how to channel their emotional Nature into creative expressions using Nature as their guide. This is a wonderful opportunity to help your child find ways to tap into greater peace and stability while they are young and deeply imaginative. Studies have shown that consistent time in Nature fosters lower cortisol levels as well as greater mental stability, which means overall less angst in those who partake in this practice.
Parents are encouraged to stay on site as well during this time to have their own separate experience in Nature as the children explore. Please bring a snack and water bottle as well as weather appropriate gear for muddy times.
Getting to the Root of Soil Health
Hosted by Douglas County Extension Office
RSVP by March 16 to info@miamicountycd.com Inviting urban and small to large scale farmers and ranchers to explore the science and practice of regenerating healthy, living soils. Free lunch provided after presentations. Featured speakers: Dr. Jill Clapperton, soil scientist and regenerative agriculture expert and Darin Williams, regenerative farmer and consultant. Local farmer panel. See Flyer
Seed Starting: Tomatoes, Eggplant, and More
Hosted by Vinland Valley Nursery.
At this workshop you will learn all about starting 6 week vegetables. VVN staff will show you all the steps to give your seeds the best start possible, along with tips on how to care for them as they grow. Mix and match a tray of 24 pots from the seed selection provided. $30.00 per person. Base price includes potting supplies and a dome, plus a variety of seeds to choose from. Information and Registration
Paint Happy Create a Craft
Presented by Lumberyard Arts and Parents as Teachers USD 348.
Paint Happy – A Creative Celebration!
Join us for Paint Happy on March 11, 9:30–10:30 AM, where young artists will create masterpieces with Parents as Teachers of Baldwin City! Their artwork will be on display at the Lumberyard until March 29.
Stop by on Saturdays (March 15, 22, & 29, 10 AM–12 PM) to view the exhibit and meet with Parents as Teachers to learn more about their program. You can also enjoy the artwork anytime during our open hours! See Flyer with All Information.
50+ Coffee and Donuts
Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission
Hooray for third Fridays, because that means it’s time for Coffee and Donuts at the Community Center! Come join us from 9:00-11:00AM for a warm cup of coffee, a tasty treat, and great company. No registration needed. See you there!
Family Dinner Buffet
Hosted by Homestead Kitchen & Bakery.
We'd love for you to join us for our pop-up dinner buffet! We'll make something for the whole family to enjoy. Mom & Dad, take the night off from cooking and bring those kiddos in to fill up!
School's Out, It's Spring Break!
Celebrate the first day of Spring with Vinland Valley Nursery by making flower pinwheels and starting your own small tray of veggie and flower seeds. FREE!
Pot up your favorite veggies and flowering annuals in a tray perfect for windowsill growing! We provide seeds and all the supplies you need, you plant the seeds and take them home to care for and watch grow! $12/person. Information View Facebook Event
Baldwin City Depot Open House
The Lawrence Model Railroad club will host an open house at the Santa Fe depot in Baldwin City March 16th from 1-5. We will have our HOI and N scale layouts running trains. View Facebook Post
Baldwin City's First Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
You’re invited to Baldwin City's First Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration! Register your 'Paddy Wagons'—whether it's a UTV, Golf Cart, tractor, or bicycle—and deck them out in St. Patty's style! The festivities kick-off with a meet-up at the Baldwin City Distillery, followed by a lively police-escorted 'parade' through Downtown Baldwin City. The Paddy Wagon Parade will wind up at the Baldwin City Beer Company, where there will be exciting activities for kids, a fun awards ceremony, and more. This event promises fun for the whole family, is free to attend, and open to the public. Paddy Wagon entries must have a Designated Driver. Don't miss out—join us on Saturday, March 15 at 2pm at the Baldwin City Distillery! View Flyer View Facebook Event
Macramé Wall Hanging with Becky and Angie
Youth Textile Classes. Free with registration. Macramé plant hanger with Angie & Becky. Make this plant hanger by using the macramé technique of knotting cord with intent to create the "cradle" to hold a pot. For youth 6th-12th grades. View Flyer Register Here
A Talk About Weeds
Baldwin City Library’s Green Thumb Series and Garden Connection of Baldwin City are hosting "A Talk About Weeds". Douglas County Master Gardener, Russ Russo, will present this highly interactive and informative talk. Just in time for the beginning of our planting season. See flyer See Facebook Event
TLC Trading Post & Community Exchange
Join The Light Center for an afternoon of spiritual self-care, connection, and community exchange! Bring your own offerings to trade or browse handmade goods, services like energy healing or massage, and more. Explore The Community Exchange System (CES)—a money-free way to trade using "talents" as virtual currency. Cash payments are also welcome.
Enjoy special offerings throughout the day, including an intro to the exchange system, opportunities to earn talents by helping in the garden, and a closing sound journey.
No need to register—just come as you are and join the exchange! Families welcome.
Questions? Contact Danielle Morningstar at danielle.spiritsong@gmail.com
Paint Happy Opening Reception
Explore Well Being Through Art. Presented by Lumberyard Arts and Parents as Teachers USD 348. See Flyer with All Information.
Shamrock Hunt Kickoff Event
Before the search takes you far and wide,
Start where wellness and movement collide.
A clue awaits, a treat does too,
And a sneak peek at the rocks for you!
Before the hunt begins, let’s kick things off in style!
Meet Baldwin City Recreation Commission’s sponsor, snap a fun photo, take on a quick movement challenge, and enjoy a sweet treat. Plus, get an exclusive first look at the hunt’s special rocks—there might even be a bonus clue!
Save the date, spread the word, and get ready for an exciting spring break scavenger hunt through Baldwin City! View Facebook Post
Become A Volunteer
Would you like to get involved, help the community, and have some fun while you’re at it? Connect with us now! No membership required.